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City Ordinances Flashcards

1
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What are the potential penalties for violations of City Ordinances?

A 
Fine up to $500
Jail up to 60 days
Supervised Probation up to 6 months
Restitution
Public / Community Service
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2
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What are 4 ways city ordinances can be enforced?

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Citation
Summons
Notice to Appear
Arrest

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Can City Ordinances be enforced on GOAA property, even when that property is not within city limits?

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Yes, as long as the property does not fall within another municipality’s jurisdiction

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4
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True or False - A bicyclist may only ride on a bicycle with a permanent and regular seat.

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True

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5
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When can a bicycle transport more people than it is designed for?

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An adult rider may carry a child securely attached to his person in a backpack or sling

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Name 4 exceptions when a bicycle is not required to ride as close as possible to the right-hand curb.

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when overtaking or passing another vehicle in the same direction
when preparing for a left turn
when reasonably necessary to avoid a hazard
on a one-way roadway with more than one lane

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7
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other than lights and a permanently attached seat, name one other piece of required equipment on a bicycle

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Brakes. must be able to stop a cyclist at 10 mph in less than 25 feet

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8
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How shall bicycle ordinance violations be charged, according to the ordinance manual?

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by non-criminal Uniform Traffic Citations

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9
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How many Large Group Feeding Permits can be issued in a 12-month period for one person / organization?

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Two, for the same park

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10
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What is the maximum number of people allowed at a properly permitted block party?

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200

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11
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What are some restrictions enumerated in ordinances for block parties?

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Closed to the general public
No amplification equipment without a separate permit
No admission fee charged
No alcohol permitted on public right of way

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12
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When are alcohol sales permitted?

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M-Sa, 0700-0200

Sunday, 1200-0200

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13
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What are bars required to do (by ordinance) at 0200?

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Extinguish all exterior lights
Lock all doors and prohibit entrance to anyone except employees
All alcohol must be picked up by 0230, and everyone must be out by 0300

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14
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On January 1 of any year, alcohol sales are extended by one hour. Who must approve an extension any other time?

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City Council

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15
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As defined in city ordinance, alcoholic beverages contain more than what percent alcohol by weight?

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One percent

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16
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What type of infraction is committed by a person who possesses an alcoholic beverage inside a vehicle in a public parking lot?

A

City Ordinance Violation

17
Q

Is it lawful to swim in lakes located within the City?

A

No, unless specifically permitted. you can’t bathe either

18
Q

How far away from a fire hydrant must you be to park?

A

15 feet

19
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How far from a traffic control device must you be to park (unless otherwise posted)?

A

30 feet

20
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What is the maximum fine for a parking infraction that is a violation of City Ordinance, when the violator elects a hearing?

A

$100 plus court costs (If the violation is of FSS, the max fine increases to $250)

21
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How long do violators have to take care of a parking citation (either pay or elect a hearing)?

A

14 days. Failure to do so will result in an additional $15 delinquent fee

22
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Can you arrest someone for throwing away a parking citation?

A

Yes. City Code 39.71 prohibits any person from willfully throwing away, mutilating, or discarding a parking violation notice of the City

23
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When is the DHSMV notified of outstanding parking violations?

A

3 or more outstanding parking violations / City Ordinance, or 1 or more parking violations / FSS

24
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How long do towing / immobilization services have to report any private property tow / immobilization to OPD?

A

30 minutes

25
Q

When a vehicle is trespass towed from a location within the city, what is the maximum distance from the tow location that it can be taken?

A

10 miles

26
Q

Can a tow company prevent an owner from removing property from a vehicle either at the tow location or at the storage facility, prior to payment?

A

No

27
Q

Once payment for a tow has been received, how long does a tow company have to release the vehicle to its owner?

A

No more than 30 minutes

28
Q

What crime is committed when a person enters a theater without paying the admission price?

A

Stealing passage to Amusements (C.O. 43.05) Also includes theme parks, ball parks, race tracks

29
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If a person congregates with others in or on a public way so as to halt or materially impair the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, after being ordered to move by a LEO, what crime have they committed?

A

Disorderly Conduct (43.06)

30
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What crime occurs when someone knowingly provides shelter for any unmarried person under 18 without the consent of his/her legal guardian?

A

Unlawful Harboring (43.15)

31
Q

Define assignation

A

the making of any appointment or engagement for prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment

32
Q

What is the best charge for someone who takes a pedicab but refuses to pay?

A

City Ordinance 43.26 - Failure to Pay Public Conveyance Fare

33
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What is the best charge for someone found in an unoccupied or unfinished building without permission of the owner?

A

City Ordinance 43.29 - Unauthorized Presence in Unoccupied or Unfinished Building

34
Q

What is the most appropriate charge when a female flashes her breasts at any location where food or beverages are sold to the public?

A

City Ordinance 43.40

35
Q

It is unlawful for any person to sleep on, or within, __ feet of any railroad track

A

ten (!0) - City Ordinance 43.53

36
Q

How long must a precious metals dealer (gold, silver, platinum) maintain possession of any metal purchased by him/her before relinquishing it for resale?

A

7 days

37
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Name six behaviors expressly prohibited by City Ordinance in a City-Owned Restroom

A
  1. Sleeping
  2. Shaving / Bathing - unless facilities specifically provided
  3. Constructing a bed or shelter
  4. Cooking
  5. Laundering any article of clothing
  6. Light or stoke a fire
38
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When are properly permitted solicitors allowed to operate?

A

Between 0900 and 1700, Monday through Saturday

39
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Is it lawful for high school clubs/teams to solicit donations from City intersections / sidewalks?

A

No. Prohibited by Ordinance 51.06 - Prohibition of Charitable Solicitation

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